For nearly 20 years, I have worked primarily with issues linked to intellectual property law and commercial transactions, and with technology-intensive companies and their legal issues in general.

In my role as managing partner of the Malmö office, I share in the responsibility for Setterwalls as a whole, and its day-to-day activities. At the same time, I have national responsibility for and lead Setterwalls’ Life Sciences team, and am in the same way responsible for trademark and marketing law issues. I am experienced at handling legal proceedings where issues are dealt with in several jurisdictions in parallel. Sectors where I have particularly relevant experience include pharmaceuticals and medical technology, foods and high-technology companies in general. My experience as general counsel at a Swedish listed company in the biometrics sector has given me valuable insights into the needs of clients, from the client’s viewpoint. Commercial contracts, including those in an international environment, constitute an exciting and stimulating part of my everyday work. I regard understanding the client’s business and goals as necessary for being able to deliver concrete and pragmatic advice. All in.

Career

2006-,

Setterwalls

2005,

Precise Biometrics, general counsel

2000-2005,

Setterwalls

1999,

Advokatfirman Lindahl

1999,

Lund University, LL.M.

1999,

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), research studies

1993,

Swedish Naval Academy

Recommendations

Per Lidman is a winner of the Client Choice Awards 2018 (Healthcare & Life Sciences) and is listed in Other Specialists (Intellectual Property) in Chambers Global and is ranked in WTR 1000 (The World's Leading Trademark Professionals) and in IAM Patent 1000. Per is also recommended by Legal 500 (Intellectual Property & Media).

" “Heading its growth across the board, Per Lidman is a shrewd operator – accessible, straight-talking and knowledgeable” in both high-stakes altercations and in patent due diligence and contractual matters."

- I AM Patent 1000

"Transactional matters and litigation briefs are handled with particular finesse by Per Lidman, who attracts enthusiastic feedback from peers across the Nordic region."

- WTR 1000

"A former general counsel at a listed biometrics company, he understands the business implications of his actions and puts that to good use representing clients in patent and trademark disputes."

- WTR 1000

"solid attorney at law with a uniquely thorough approach” och 'a delightful working partner'"

- I AM Patent 1000

"Per has a remarkable ability to always find the right path to winning a case."

- Client Choice

"He is a proactive lawyer; he creates a feeling of reassurance that the matter is always under control."

- Client Choice

"Per has strong knowledge, high integrity and the right attitude; he always delivers."